Each candidate elaborates on their educational philosophy on issues ranging from accountability to curriculum to merit pay for teachers.
"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, details the salient points of each of these amendments before making recommendations. "
Amendment 4 would require that voters approve changes to their local comprehensive land use plans. Some consider this a dangerous case of 'hyper-democracy.'
Jobs and tax revenues would be affected by the passage of amendment 4. Numerous other unintended consequences are analyzed in this report.
“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for policy that will rein in spending while promoting economic growth and incentivizing job creation
“Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explains why high schools must put a premium on teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics”
"This report analyzes three of the six proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Those amendments focus on ad valorem tax credit for deployed military personnel,
“Budget drivers such as Medicaid, school enrollment and voluntary pre-K are examined in this report which explores the budget shortfall facing the 2011 legislature. “
“Sales taxes, corporate income taxes, and medical and hospital fees are scrutinized for the revenue each is likely to provide to lawmakers.”
“Facing an estimated $5 billion to $6 billion shortfall, lawmakers faced some tough decisions. This report examines sources of general revenue and their impact. “
“Florida currently ranks 11th nationally for solar market attractiveness. This report outlines employment opportunities in the field, federal incentives for solar investment, and looks to
Implementing the class Size reduction amendment has proven to be very expensive. This report details how it could get more expensive and explains measures that
“A large number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget, despite a looming budget shortfall considered the biggest ever. “
The Florida TaxWatch Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) stresses the need for reform in education through the legislative process.
Florida faces a property insurance crisis and this report details the current situation as well as recommendations for improving the solvency of the system
“Written independently of Florida TaxWatch, this report explores whether an Inspector General can be objective if he or she is subject to removal at the
“With the premise that congress is ‘spending without thought of tomorrow’ this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, makes the case for a constitutional amendment
PowerPoint explores local and state tax structures and details spending and budget figures.
“This symbolic date (April 16) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
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